I thought I was in for another normal Friday radio show, start with the weather,play some music interview a new band and go through the papers for the weekend tv listings. Suffice to say I never even got to read the weather. Bassline the band had arrived in the studio and after that it was more like a sit down chat, craic and talk about music in a local bar. At one stage I even forgot we were on air.
Just to introduce to this group Evan Phillips on vocals who sings into a silver microphone ( The Sure SM58 Evan in case you had forgotten), Liam Grainger on Lead Guitar (its a Fender Strat for thoses that want to know) and backing vocals, Daniel Keohane on a white Fender Bass Guitar, (It had to be white!), Declan Maguire Drummer using a normal pearl kit (but there is something in the way he stares at you that makes you wonder until you remember he is after all a drummer) , and finally Alan Riordan on Rhythm Guitar,backing vocals and just about anything that does not involve talking too much.(A man of few words)Oh yea and his guitar is a Fender Tele, Blonde in colour not sunburst or yellow but Blonde. So from the introduction and discussion on their instruments you can imagine the fun trying to get an answer from this group that didnt involve some slagging or fun.
These lads from Cork and are what one would expect from a young band intent on taking over the world, however on this occasion they may just do that. This five piece band have a great passion for music, they play Rock, Pop and Blues from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and more.With influences from Kings of Leon, Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, The Strokes, The Killers, Johnny Cash, Elvis to name but a few, shows the diversity this bunch of lads have when it comes to music. If you thought it was finished there then lets not forget the original material the lads write and perform. With songs from Liam and Daniel so far in the set list and more to come from the other members this band have the one thing that should make them stand out, Diversity and good music.
The band was put together over 2 years ago by the drummer and lead guitarist , Declan and Liam. And then Daniel was asked to play bass and the bones of the band was made, it was about a year later that Alan joined he came to hear us practicing a few times and he was then asked to play rhythm, and finally Evan joined the band as the lead singer and that's how Bassline came to be!. I asked them the usual questions starting with equipment Did they own their own PA, They did, Did they own their own instruments, They did, Did the have a manager, They Did, Did they record anything on CD, They Did, Did they write and perform original songs, They Did, you can see a pattern emerging here, From the basics to the more advanced with many bands omiting or passing on some things that are deemed important these lads have it all under control, no stone is left unturned to the band that is Bassline, In order to work and be known as a professional outfit we do take what we are and do very seriously. We have a great fan base and they travel around to support us, we are hoping to incorporate more of our own songs into the program as time goes by.
L-R Shane Supple, Daniel Keohane, Declan Maguire, Alan Riordan,Liam Grainger, Evan Phillips
We spoke about the future and for these lads it looks bright, even if they decided to give up music which would be a waste they are all at advanced stages in college, one of the lads is even taking time out to concentrate more on music but will one day return to his studies. It shows the level of commitment that these lads have, not only will they go far in music they will go far in life.
Before I knew it the hour was up and we had to make way for the next program Keep an eye out for this great band in a venue near you and if you want to book them you can contact their manager and booking agent Jane Clinton who says they are available for all occasions and have the best rates available! from Birthdays, pub gigs, all celebrations, Festivals large and small from Glastonbury to your local field day and any other events you can think of.
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